Add, Subtract, Multiply Polynomials

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What does it mean to add polynomials?

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To add polynomials, combine like terms, which are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What does it mean to subtract polynomials?

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To subtract polynomials, change the signs of the terms in the polynomial being subtracted and then combine like terms.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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How do you multiply two binomials?

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To multiply two binomials, use the distributive property (FOIL method): First, Outer, Inner, Last.

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the result of (x + 5)(x + 4)?

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x² + 9x + 20.

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What is the result of (x - 1)(x - 8)?

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x² - 9x + 8.

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What is the result of (3x + 1)(3x - 1)?

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9x² - 1.

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What is the sum of (2x² + 5x - 7) + (3 - 4x² + 6x)?

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-2x² + 11x - 4.